Lingo VoIP is an alternative to traditional land line phones. It uses the Internet to carry the connections. I don't know all of the science behind it, but that's how it generally works. I've used Lingo VoIP in the past, and the service was acceptable, but not perfect. Calls broke up quite often, but...review »
long-time computer user, always online, a gadget geek, a techie
AUG
13
2008
Having had several VOIP providers over the last 5 years, I'm no stranger to the game. I first tried Lingo 2 years ago as an alternative to using my cellular minutes during peak time. Recently, we were looking to move from the cable company's digital voice service to save a few bucks and I decided to give Lingo another shot (the $25 gift gard helped a bit...)
Within 1 week, I called to cancel. The same easy ordering process...the same poor quality calls.
Ordering was very easy. I had my ATA within 2 days both times. The web portal is about average in terms of it's usability. Features...review »
into trying new things, cost-conscious, married, a pet owner, I believe in honesty, a bargain hunter, quality conscious, a busy person
SEP
5
2008
I used to have Vonage and was satisfied, but Lingo offers free (or at least included in your monthly cost) calling to land lines in Europe. My wife's family lives in Sweden and this is a no-brainer for us. Even if the monthly plans for Vonage are similar in cost, the free-Europe calling is great. My wife will often speak with her sister an hour at a time, at least once per week. Even at 5c per minute (if you can find it that low), that's a $150/yr savings on her sister alone. Let's not even get into the 3x weekly half hour talks with her mom, and the occasional calls to her friends back home......review »
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